Oil Extraction Operational

BCE MACH LLC / HADA 2 28 15 1H STA Oil Extraction Facility, Alva, Oklahoma

ALVA, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

BCE MACH LLC / HADA 2 28 15 1H STA is an oil extraction facility located near Alva, Oklahoma, United States. It operates in Woods County, a region with active oil and gas production.

BCE MACH LLC / HADA 2 28 15 1H STA is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.19 miles northeast of the intersection of E0060 and N2370 roads near Alva, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. Located in Woods County, the facility is part of Oklahoma's extensive oil and gas infrastructure, which includes numerous wells and extraction sites. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil and gas reserves in formations such as the Mississippian Lime and Woodford Shale. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction operations common in the area, contributing to the state's significant crude oil output. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand and supporting local employment. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, which are managed through state and federal permits. The facility's location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations, but it still requires adherence to spill prevention and waste management regulations.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a region with active oil extraction, where potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds. The area's geology and hydrology influence the risk of migration of contaminants. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located near Alva, Oklahoma, approximately 0.19 miles northeast of the intersection of E0060 and N2370 roads, in Woods County.

It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and production oversight.

Environmental considerations include groundwater protection from hydraulic fracturing fluids, management of produced water, air emissions control, and spill prevention. Facilities must comply with state and federal permits to minimize ecological impact.

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